Gameday: Phillies (93-48) at Brewers (85-61)
Posted by Jonathan Nisula, Sat, September 10, 2011 05:00 PM | Comments: 52
2011 Gameday, Analysis, Opinion, Posts
Philadelphia Phillies (93-48) at Milwaukee Brewers (85-61)
Cliff Lee (16-7, 2.47) vs Randy Wolf (12-9, 3.47)
Time: 7:10 pm, Miller Park
TV: PHL 17
Weather: Clear, 69
Media: Twitter and Facebook
The Phillies have a chance to do something today that I didn’t think they would do until the end of the season. And that is winning their 94th game. That’s right, I predicted that the Phillies would have 94 wins and narrowly beat the Braves to win the division. So much for THAT prediction.
On the hill for the Phils will be Clifton Phifer Lee, who is in the middle of another one of his outstanding streaks. Since the beginning of August, he’s had six starts. He also has six wins. And a 0.37 ERA. He hasn’t allowed a run in his last 29 2/3 innings and get this: that’s not even the best scoreless streak he’s had this year. Back in June he hurled 34 straight scoreless innings. He would need to pitch into the fifth inning without giving up a run to beat that streak.
If there’s any reason to believe that Lee won’t reach that point, it is unquestionably the Brewers big first basemen, Prince Fielder. He has five hits in six at-bats with six (!!) RBIs against the Phillies lefty. Oof. Lee better stay away from Fielder, or we could see a moon ball.
Former Phillie Randy Wolf will oppose Lee, and, while he isn’t on an unbelievable hot streak, he hasn’t been bad as of late. He has had a quality start in eight of his last eleven games, and is coming off an eight inning, one run performance in St. Louis. He might want to avoid pitching to Carlos Ruiz tonight, as Ruiz is 5-10 with 5 RBI against the Brewers lefty.
Lineup: Victorino CF, Polanco 3B, Pence RF, Mayberry 1B, Francisco LF, Ruiz C, Valdez SS, Martinez 2B, Lee P.
Your Gameday Beer – Milwaukee Premium Brewing Company Classic Ice
Some might consider this a step up from Natty Light, and you might even be able to find it at cheaper price ($10 30-pack!). That should tell you all you need to know about this brew. It tastes like beer and it’s 6% ABV. Eat as many wings as you can alongside this one. – By Brian
Posts: 0 bacardipr05
Tonight’s game is one of the more interesting one. Ol Wolf dog can be tough against us especially since he has had a resurgence or sorts lately.
Posted: 05:16 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Frank Riccard
I would say we’re rolling out the B-Squad again tonight, but w/ Clifton on the mound, whatever damage Pence, Mermaidberry, Vic, and Chooch do will be enough to make them look like a veritable murderer’s row.
Posted: 05:40 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
Navy plays at 7 pm on espn3
The Filets have it all locked down. They are rightfully looking to the playoffs and resting people.
I am about to drop Utley in fantasy. Im in semi finals and hes out now and they wont use him alot when he returns.
Posted: 06:00 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 3461 Lefty
CSN Philly has good news-no concussion symptoms- 8 minutes ago
“Chase Utley has been cleared to resume physical activity after suffering a concussion when he was hit in the head by a pitch Wednesday night.
Utley showed no symptoms of the concussion when he was evaluated by doctors in Philadelphia on Saturday, according to assistant general manager Scott Proefrock.
The second baseman will have more tests on Monday and that will give Phillies officials a better idea of when he will be able to return to the lineup. Best guess: Utley probably won’t play until sometime during the coming homestand, which begins Thursday.
“This is good news, very positive,” Proefrock said after conferring with the team’s medical staff Saturday. “He’s making progress.” “
Posted: 07:03 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Whew! That’s a relief! But I’m glad they took proper precautions. Especially since our winning percentage wasn’t hurt by it!
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
WOW!!! Nice way to start a game, Hunter!
Posted: 07:20 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 bostonkate
Hunter freakin’ Pence!
Posted: 07:20 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Jeff
Great news on Utley
Who didn’t want pence.
Let’s go eat
Posted: 07:21 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Benny’s on a nice streak!
Posted: 07:27 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Jeff
Valdez is a AAA player
Posted: 07:33 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 BART SHART
Another DP by Wilson Valdez.
Posted: 07:33 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Ah well, there goes the perfect game. :D
Posted: 07:35 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Aw… there goes Lee’s scoreless streak.
Posted: 07:38 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
That’s pretty impressive by McGehee. Not easy to knock a ball out of Ruiz’s hand.
Posted: 07:40 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Jeff
Not lees fault. Bad throw by the span.
The the ng ran over Ruiz.
Blazing saddles reference.
Posted: 07:41 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
13-0 Navy
Kriss Proctor for the Heismann
I like both the real and fake jeff
But keep the kkk talk to a minimum.
Posted: 07:55 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
I find the KKK talk very helpful: t makes it easy to identify fake jeff. Real Jeff never tosses around that racist crap.
Posted: 08:01 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Ah… now THAT’s how you turn a double play!
Posted: 08:03 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
Yes real jeff has a niceness about him like me lol
The phils are so good.
It gets kind of boring.
Watching navy crush western kentucky too
What can yuo say about phils? This is the best team in city history.
One of best in MLB history.
I dont like seeing ruiz get hit though
need him for october
Posted: 08:07 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
Bobby Brady just scored for western kentucky
im not making that up!
Posted: 08:11 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Original Jeff
I just got in and saw what this guy writes. What a jerk. That play at the plate is so dangerous. Ruiz got crushed. There should of been two outs in that inning. So happy chase is ok. Thank god. Thanks Andrew for the compliment.
Posted: 08:14 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
POLLY WANNA HOMER!!!
Posted: 08:27 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Oh my… Do you hear that? Milwaukee is playing the Andy Griffith theme song while Mayberry is at bat!
Posted: 08:30 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
MLB is showing Randy Wolfe’s velocity at 89 mph.
?????
When has Randy Wolfe ever thrown 89 mph?
Posted: 08:36 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 wxdavid
whenever wolf pitches against the Phillies he owns us
Posted: 10:07 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
They just pick a number
Andy Griffith is cool!
Posted: 08:49 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
Lefty is off playing poker.
I always say if there wasnt luck in poker id win every time.
Saying is good for the Phillies too.
Posted: 08:51 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
When Randy was pitching in Philadelphia – I remember him hitting 85 or so but that was about it. He’s actually been having a decent season as a # 4 in Milwaukee.
Posted: 08:51 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
More runs more runs more runs…
Posted: 09:02 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
MiniMart is not having a good night.
Posted: 09:15 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 137 sse01
Damn, Martinez, he’s gonna cost Lee this game.
Posted: 09:16 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Oh, nice work Valdeez. (rolls eyes)
Posted: 09:32 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
OK, Gload: Let’s score some runs and give Cliffy a chance for the W!
Posted: 09:34 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
Oh good grief… he’s hobbling! Somebody put a PR in there!
Posted: 09:37 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1982 Tracey
oofs…
Posted: 09:38 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
I istill cant figure out how Lidge gets anyone out.
But if he does so be it
Posted: 09:42 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Lidge!!!!!!!! That’s all we need – its time for the dog
Posted: 09:51 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Who does the PH? Ryan Howard!
Posted: 09:52 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 wxdavid
If you are using RH for a clutch late inning Pinch hit then you are counting certain failure
Posted: 10:10 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
MLB showed me that Lidge was due up first – apologies.
Posted: 09:54 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Shane is in quite the slump – 6 for his last 36. Hopefully, he is getting this over with now.
Posted: 09:59 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
fail
Posted: 10:03 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Stutes, like Bastoardo worries me. Niether have been pitching all that great of late.
Posted: 10:10 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 wxdavid
sure enough …. HOWARD with 6 pitches does NOT move the bat off his shoulders and gets caught looking a PERFECT belt high fastball right down the middle of the god damn plate
Posted: 10:11 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
I really motivated Howard hes even playing good D now.
Posted: 10:11 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Nice – 3 up and 3 down – I like it.. time for a run or 2?
Posted: 10:14 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Andrw from Waldorf
unbielvable
this team connot beat the phils in a 7 game series
who is going to beat them? I cant figure.
Not the red sox or yankees. Maybe Texas
Posted: 10:16 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
I was just about to gripe how Chooch is one of the lease effective hitters in the league with all of 34 rbi in 350 atbats… and he drives in the go ahead run! Choooochie!
Posted: 10:17 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Dark
Why is Rollins in? Wouldn’t call this an emergency situation.
Posted: 10:17 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Now that is a surprise – I heard Jimmy could be used as a PH but not in the field yet. Searching for Ryan Madson…
Posted: 10:25 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 1932 Brooks
Wow, how did he get out of that??
Posted: 10:37 PM on September 10, 2011
Posts: 0 Dark
Another Phillies win of course.
Posted: 10:40 PM on September 10, 2011